My original plan was to cash out refinance at the end of the project but we need additional funds to finish like I previously stated.  

Ultimately, would like to see if it is a class A, B, C, D, area as well.

I've done pretty well investing in multifam rentals and I've got friends that always say things like "when are you going to let me in on some of your deals?"

The plan is for them to save a little bit more and wait for the sale of their parents house to get a gift for the down payment.

I did not manage the job as well as I could have.

And the branch manager said he doesn't know of any big banks that does that as well as he's worked with a few of them.

They are well off but are in a bind due to trying to sell their old house. they want to rent for a year and then purchase the house. what would be the best way to transfer ownership after the year?

I had my first house hack go very well in a class A neighborhood.

Bought well under what we could afford with the plan of living in it and renting it out in the future.

If you are outside the city, many houses have well and septic.